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(Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APR. 17, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Historical Society State House THE VOL.11. NO.21 HEALTH AND DISEASE HEALTH AND DISEASE In the last issue of your paper I spoke somewhat at length regarding disease in general and its relation to unsanitary condition. I am quite sure that all will agree with me on the proposition that health and disease are not happy companions. Man may choose either one or the other but he can not have both at one and the same time In this issue of the Fornm I wish to speak further on the above topic but more specifically. We shall consider a very common complaint known as "Cold in the head," (Cosyza). This usually begins as an acute inflammation of the nasal cavities in which the mucus membrane or lining of the inside of the nose becomes red an swollen. Soon watery mucous flows from the nose and drops down over the lips. This in time is followed by a copious and thick discharge At the beginning of an attack one feels chilliness, restleness, fullness in the head, discomforted and in this condition is accompanied with sneezing. The nasal chambers become obstructed so that one is forced to breathe through the mouth. There is always a slight fever with that flushing of the face so often seen on a person with a cold in the head. It usually lasts for a few weeks to two weeks, provided, it is properly treated Such a cold will always run a favorable course if treated right in time but should it be neglected serious consequences may arise. So often one may hear a person say that it is only a cold and I don't pay any attention to it. This is a very grave mistake and such a habit from any is sure to result into some more severe trouble if it is continued. Let us note some of the serious complications which may arise from a common cold in the head; Disease of the eye; of the throat and tonsils; of the tube leading to the middle ear and brain; and of the windpipe which extends into the lungs. Suppose I should attempt to follow up these diseases that may come from a simple cold. It would keep the editor busy the remainder of his life talking about it through the columns of the (paper) Forum. For the sake of an argument let us suppose that a simple cold starts down the windpipe. Our little Mary just past her ten summers on last September. She was a pretty little girl, smart and as fat as she could be. On the first day of October the air was cool and biting. Little Mary returned from school that evening with a cold. Mother was one of those persons who did not pay a cold any attention. Mary's cold has been going on now for four weeks but yet her mother thought nothing of it. The cold had begun to take a deep hold upon Mary's bronchial tubes. One could tell this by the wheezing sound she made when breathing or coughing. Her mother would say when the neighbors spoke of Mery's cold; Why that is nothing, I had a cold once for six whole months and it did not hurt me. During the month of December little Mary went to school only two or three days in a week. She was not able to go because of her cold and fever. At this time her mother began to give her home-made teas. Early in January little Mary took to her bed one afternoon with a hot fever. Her mother then called the doctor. He came and looked at little Mary and then at her mother. Not a word was said. The doctor was thinking and the mother appeared surprised a his action. Finally she mother said, is my child much sick? He said nothing for awhile and then as if talking to himself, said, a very sick baby and has been for a long time. Let us not desribe the agony of this poor miserable mother but stay with the girl. The doctor left his instructions with a remark that he would see the child the next day. He did so and found no change. He came every day for two weeks. Only slight improvement in the child's condition. She was able to sit up at times but that cough was something awful. Little Mary could not sit up very long. Late in February he came to see Mary. When he had examined her as he usually did, he said to the mother "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APR. Weekly in Springfield the child has consumption and nothing will cure her. Little Mary continued to sink, and soon lost all interest in her playthings. She died early in April. Mothers and fathers, let me urge you, just this time for the sake of your loved ones, see after that cold now. Call the doctor and do not wait any longer. S. A. ASKEW. M. D. FIRST NEW COUNCIL MEETING A large crowd was out to see what the new council would do at their first meeting last Monday, but the council disappointed them by doing nothing. Mr. Spaulding started a furror the first jump out of the box by not acceding to the wishes of Mr. Reece, which wishes were that he and Mr. Smith be assigned immediately since all of the other three men were already "seated" drawing their per diem. So they all decided that they would do as the legislature does, adjourn until next Monday. We hope there will not be any more "spats" or lies exchanged because everybody don't say; oh you are another one. Some is liable to get a Jess Willard in the jaw. "Nothing doing" until Monday. JAMES S. BALDWIN NOMINATED FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE Attorney James S. Baldwin, who was nominated by acclamation by the republicans in convention at Champaign April 13th, is a prominent lawyer and a highly respected and honored man by the people of Macon county, For 14 years he was Secretary of the County Central committee of the republican party, which position he filled with honor and credit to himself and the party. And for two years, last past, prior to the election in November, 1914, he was chairman of the County Central Committee, which position he also filled with credit. Mr. Baldwin is at present City Attorney and has made a creditable record in that capacity. The republicans in this judicial circuit have chosen well in the selection of Mr. Baldwin and the Colored people of the circuit will have no hesitancy in supporting him for the honored position, because his record is clean. He is a fair and impartial and possessed with the peculiar requisites so essential to making a good presiding court officer. It is very important to be cautious in selecting judges because their ruling and interpretation of the law, at times, are very vital and far-reaching. NOTICE. Invest in Something that will bring you Returns for your Money. Invest in Something that will bring you Returns for your Money. After several months successful operation of the New Pekin Theatre, Mr. Silvers, the original owner and manager has decided to place his house on a mutual profit-sharing basis. Any Negro who cares to take enough interest in the new enterprise, is hereby invited to see Mr. Silvers and have him to explain to him the unusual proposition that he is offering to the Negroes of this city to take advantage of the profits accruing from their own race. Mr. Silvers can be seen at any time during the regular hours or can be called over the New Phone, 1455 and an appointment made with him for the purpose of talking over the matter with him, at which time he will only too glad to explain the entire proposition with anybody who is interested. Mr. Silvers feels that Colored people of Springfield should and ought to share the profits which are the result of patronage of their own people, and, in order to bring about this, he is willing to wave any consideration that might be due him on his original investment and allow a limited number of Colored men or women to take advantage of this quite unusual opportunity. This is a bona-fide proposition that ought to appeal to every Colored man and woman who is interested in the advancement of his own race. --- 15. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) and Peoria CHICAGO HAS A COLORED ALDERMAN. OSCAR DE PRIEST. THE MAN. For the first time in her history, the second largest city in the Union, has a Colored Conncilman Oscar DePriest, from the 2nd Ward. This is quite an honor and adds much to the advancement, politically of the Colored people. Chicago and Illinois are to be congratulated, having two men in the legislature and one in the great City Hall, is no small honor—Illinois leads. Mr. DePriest served as county Commissioner of Cook county before and is an able man. The Colored people of Chicago are to be congratulated for their pluck and aggressiveness That Mr. DePriest will wear the honors worthily is beyond question. SUPT. POTTS AND HIS ENEMIES. Superintendant of Insurance, Rufus M. Potts, who has made a good official and who is competent and economical in the discharge of his duties, seems to have an abundance of enemies who are laboring assiduously to decapitate the chief of the Insurance Department. The efforts or charges are personal animosity more than anything else. Attorney General Lucey, too, seems to have a Brutus dagger up his sleeves. Sullivan, who was convicted of insurance irregularities, may be also, after Mr. Potts. Mr. Potts will no doubt withstand the assaults and come out ashore, whole. REPUBLICANS PREPARING FOR 1916 Many Aspirants Will Be Out. On account of the republican success everywhere there have been important elections, the party leaders as well as the rank and file, are jubilant and up and about. Andrew Russel has received another boom for Governor by getting the endorsement from a Chicago Republican Organization. Mayor Woodruff, of Peoria, who has proven "invincible" is mentioned as a probable candidate, Doyle, Lowden, Smith, Shanahan and Ogelsby are supposed to be avowed candidates. Sherman, of course, is being boomed for the presidency. Local candidates are also preparing for the fight. Next year we elect a State's Attorney, Recorder, Circuit Clerk, County Auditor and Coroner. No avowed candidates are out for these places, but their name will soon sprout up. Alvin S. Keys will probably be a candidate for reelection, so also will Herbert Woods probably be out for his place again. Neither one of these men have said, however, that they would run again. We also have candidates for Attorney General, Secretary of State. State Auditor, all are to be chosen. In this Judicial Circuit, the republicans have not chosen candidates at all so far. Justice Dunn will be opposed by Mr. Morriessy of Bloomington. In Peoria and Decatur the fight for judges will be fierce. The judge elected last fall as County Judge has resigned to become a candidate for Circuit Judge. Ex-City Attorney, Joe Dailey, has the nomination on the republican ticket for County Judge to fill Judge Stone's place. He is opposed by Ex-Police Magistrate, Burnett. Peoria having gone oærwhelmingly republican, Daily, if he makes on aggressive campaign, stands a good chance of election. On account of Presidential year, the 16th district may win out for Congressman next year. Stone was re-elected last fall while most of the democrats were beat with many stripes. The Progressives will probably have faded into republicans by that time. Subscribe For The Forum --- Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people. Entered as second class mall matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. B. L. Rogers——Editor and Manager ADVERTISEMENTS One Col., 1 inch, per month.....$1.00 One inch, 2 Col., per month.....1.50 Two inch, 1 Col., per month.....1.50 Three inch, 1 Col., per month.....2.00 Two inch, 2 Col., per month.....2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1c; six words to a line. Special rate made to socials and churches. Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15c per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10c per line, and 10c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on application. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, APR. 17, 1915 If the Peoria people will stop grabbing every colored man and look for the man who murdered that woman, they are likely to find the culprit. When the right man is found he will not be a Negro either. Remember the averment. We hope Commissioner Hamilton, tho his vote was large among all classes, will not wander off into strange pastures, where the grass may seem better, but isn't. He has many friends and the G. O. P. behind him, where he formerly was supposed to be. There will be nothing gained by worshipping strange Gods and chasing after an IGNIS FATUUS. Jack Johnson acted as honorable and as manly, in defeat as he did during the 5 years he was "monarch of all he surveyed," the hesitant prejudicial press will have to give him credit for that. There can be no just criticism of Johnson's entire career—unless it be that he was somewhat extravagant and "abortive" in many of his "private and domestic escapades." Cuttingis getting entirely too frequent among the young men and women. A girl is now charged with cutting up Willie Harris because Willie is alleged to have "beat her up." The police should keep watch on the "hangout" resorts on Saturday nights and if better order is not maintained, such places as allow these occurrences should be closed. All of the resorts on Madison and Mason Sts. from 10th St. east, should be cleaned out. You must pass through this "pestilence" to get to the Union and St. Johns ChurchesClose them Mr. Sheriff. This would not run them out of the city, but clear the atmosphere of the residents and the churches in this vicinity. The average person has not learned that his or her worst enemy is self, and that self must first be conquered, control your passion. Your own faults must be subdued first. Know thyself. Editor Fisher, of the Negro Farmer, Tuskee, Ala., gives a very good and comprehensive answer to the young College Student who desires to become prominent and do something in the world, but who seems scared of criticism and competition. Too many young fellows lose golden opportunities and die and their graves are not marked, and no special requiem is sung over the bier on account of their "chicken-heartedness," afraid of criticism, afraid of competition. Everyone who attempts as Mr. Fischer said, to rise above the common horde, is criticised and even maligned, especially by the fellow making no effort to rise from the slums and the primitive state. Everyone also, who is striving to rise will find others striving to rise also, hence you must look for and expect competition in everything. As to honors, do something and win honor and even those who would with-hold from you your reward, 'cannot do so. What men are beset more than the big men who reach the White House? Who was maligned more than Ex-President Roosevelt or Booker T. Washington? If you go up the ladder you must expect to be pulled back by the fellow on the ground who can't climb. SMITH AND REECE FOR A SQUARE DEAL Commissioners Smith and Reece, it seems, are not being considered in the important moves which are being made relative to the re-organization of the city commission. This is a dangerous move and will not work. These men were elected and received more votes than any member of the new commission, except Mr. Hamilton, who was loyally supported by the Reece-Smith-Edmands combination. Mr. Hamilton will commit suicide if he should become inimical to Reece and Smith. The most outrageous thing is the attempt to make all the important appointments with a combination exclusive of the two commissioners receiving the next highest vote, and further to take the police department from the present commissioner and place it under the mayor. Discord has set in. Reece and Smith will never be run over or ignored and the men who are attempting to do so had better change their siege guns. If this fight in the council starts again like it did four years ago and proceeded up to date, the people will get up a petition and put the "darned" old form out of business—and that quick. Hamilton, remember your friends. The district Sunday School Convention of the Baptist church met at Jacksonville this week. Quite a few delegates went. From Union church: Mrs. H. H. Pettit, Mrs. Bertha Hall and Mrs. Goins. From New Hope church: Mrs. Hattie McTier. Joe Ganci has moved his Ice Cream and Confectionery Store from 727 E. Washington St to 809 E. Washington St. More room and nicer place. Ready to serve Greater Springfield Band Pekin Theatre Thursday, Apr. 22d Carter's Pool Room and Cigar Store Headquarters for Travelers and Basebal Fans. Furnished Rooms up Stairs. Neat and Clean Beds, 25c and up. JAS. CARTER, Prop. GEO. CARTER, Mgr. 257 SOUTH PARK ST. 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Trains leave Illinois Traction System station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: §4:15 A.M. *10:55 A.M. †11:15 P.M. *6:50 A.M. **12:55 P.M. *7:06 P.M. *8:55 A.M. *2:55 P.M. *9:00 P.M. §St. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Limited. *Limiteds make local stops. †Local to Lincoln. **Parlor car Limiteds for Peoria; no local stops. For Carlinville, Hillsboro, St. Louis and intermediate points. §2:25 A.M. 9:30 A.M. *5:05 P.M. *5:00 A.M. *11:05 A.M. †6:05 P.M. †6:00 A.M. *1:05 P.M. *7:15 P.M. *7:05 A.M. †2:05 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. †11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. $11:00 P.M. *9:05 A.M. 3:30 P.M. §Springfield-St. Louis Sleeper, Chair car attached for Limited passengers. *Limited. †To Carlinville only. Limited through to St. Louis. St. Louis Parlor Cars leave 7:05 a. m., 11:05 a. m., and 5:05 p. m. EASTWARD. 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When one goes away from De- catur for a short stay and re- turns, the city appears still more beautiful, especially when you have not been out of Sangamon county—no reflection, but a hint for Springheld to clean up. There has been much sickness and several deaths. Mrs. Sam Robinson of Clin- ton St. is much improved. Robert Kemp was elected by 10 votes majority as one of the republican members of the board of supervisors—quite an honor for Decaturs’s colored popula: tion. Mrs, M. Cummings is visit- ing in Springfield, her former home. “A “Brotherhood” has been or- ganized at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Mary Green of Mt. Pu- Jaski is visiting Mrs. Priscilla Belle. Judge Whitefield has the dem- ocratic nomination for Circuit Judge. It is said Judge McCoy is making a good County Judge. The Negroes have a good citi: zens’ league, The K. of P. Lodge and the two Courts will hold their an- nual sermon jointly with Cham- paign and there will be a grand time. All K. of P's who do not go to Champaign are invited to go to Springfield May 2nd. “Scue” Clark and E,|R, Brown are holding “them” down o. k. Mack Jones is still on the job and Singleton’s place still looks better and better. ‘The grocery store run by Mr, Nickens is a creditable enter- prise and should have liberal support. Messrs, Geo. and Jas. Carter have opened a pool hall and cigar store on Park street and have quite a nice and spacious place and is headquarters for travelers and transients. They are obliging nnd accommodat- ing and invite you to come and see them when you come to Decatur. Mrs. Bettie Wright, mother of Mrs. M. H. Medlock, is visiting her daughter and niece in Bloomington. Mr. Henry White, an aged resident of the county, died and was buried this week. Mrs, Williams, sister of Miss Lou McReynolds, who was brought here sick from Kentucky about two weeks ago, died Monday and was interred here this week. Mrs. Clanton was here this week from the south, enroute to Chicago. Mrs. Daisy Barnes, 138% N. Franklin St, is on the rick list (By Nellie Early) Mr, John McCree was called to Peoria, Ill. April 5, to be witness on a trial. Miss Louis Skinner who has been ill at her home in Mon. mouth, Ill. returned here. Among the sick are; Ethel Strong, Mrs. Merriweather Bell Washington, Mrs, DeWitt, Mrs, M. Morrison and Mrs. S. Dealy. with Mrs. W. H. Robinson 495 S. Clav Ave., with a pleasant meeting. Among the numbers on the program were—Reading, “A child in the midst,” Miss Nellie Early; Bible reading: Mrs. A. Dabney; also prayer, Mrs. E. Florence, also Song Service. Reading “A black Cloud of witnesses,” Miss Gene- vie Hatchman, Recitation, Mrs. H. Davis, ‘Look to the Hills.” Reading, What is fighting in the sight of God?” Mrs. H. Davis. Excellent refreshments were ser- 2 Anderson Banks, the wide- awake-paper hanger is doing a great business at his place on S. Main St. | Rey. G. T. Shaw has returned from Alton, Ill. Mrs. Barnett Scott of Louisi ana, Mo., visited friends here recently. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Dailey of Seeiagse8, Ill. spent Easter with their parents, Mr. and ‘Mrs. George Clark of 721 E. College St. Mrs. Chas. Reed spent Easter Sunday in Louisiana, Mo, Mrs, Laura Lafayette spent Easter Sunday in Chicago, Ill. aceompanied by little Helen Tin- sley, who visited her mother. Miss Anna Lynch, of Spring. field, Ill, spent a few days here resently, The Friday Art Club met April 2 with Mrs. Mary Banks on North Diamond street. The Young People’s Socialist Club met recently with Mrs. Ray Hill. Mrs. Nora Gaines of Peters. burg‘ Ill, was here Easter Sun: day to visit relatives, Mrs. Mamie Edwards of Car. rollton, Ill, was a recent visitor st her mother, Mrs. L. Coffman, who has been ill. Miss Josie Waddie was a re- cent visitor to her sister, Mrs. Claud Banks, of Peoria, Ill, A. grand carnival was given March 30 and 31, under the auspices of Mrs. J, McCree, at the 2nd Baptist Churck tor the 4th Ward Club, Among the many attractions were the museum, fat woman, bearded man, little midget, pic- ture gallery, fish pond, merry- go-round, which was in charge of Miss M. DeWitt. Mrs,C. H. Freeman had charge of the tickets at the door March 30 and Mr. Freoman had charge the 31st, The musenm was in charge of Prof. W. M. Morton with his able assistants, C. E, Mason and H, E. Nasby. PERSONALS Hon. B. M, Chipperfield of Can- ton, Congressman at large from the State. was in the city this week, Last Wednesday nignt at the 1st Presbyterian church, memo- rial services in honor of the 50th anniversary of the death of Abra- ham Lincoln, were fittingly ob- served. Bishops McDowell and Fallows were among the speakers The speech of Bishop McDowell was a masterly plea for justice and in defense of the Colored ‘man. Bishop McDowell is of the M. E, Church, The Colored people are asking the legislature for $25,000 more to help them in the celebration and exhibition of the 50th anniversary of actualfreedom. This is a small sum and every member of the house and senate should go on record as favoring the bill. The Celebration is to come off this summer and to make a creditable showing, they must have means. The bill should pass and those favoring it and voting for it will not regret having so done. Abner Naylor attended the fu- neral of Mrs, Williams of Decatur, sister of Miss Lou McReynolds, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Alexander of Danville, Ul, arrived in the city about two weeks ago and were the guest of relatives. Mr. Alex- ander is ason of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alexander of S, 1ith St. If you desire to get Fresh Meats of quality where everything is sanitary, go to Chas. Metzger's, 627 East Washington Street. A trial is proof. Mrs. M. J. Waldron attended the Annual Conference‘at Lonisi- ana. Mo, last week. Rev. W. F. Walker was return- ed to Grace M. E. church for an- other year, making five consecu- tive years of service when this conference year shall have ended. E. J. McCoo was called to Chica- go last week as a witness ina street car case. Miss Ethel White has returned home from Beloit, Ala, where she tanght music, Mrs. McBose, 909 E. Cass St, who has been ill is much improv- ed. i The repeated recital, under the direction of Mrs. L. C. McCoo and class, given at St John church, re- cently, was a success and largely attended. ©. G. Birdsong has returned from a week's visit to Southern Illinois, his former home, where he went to see relatives. Mrs, L. C, Hubbard was granted a divorce from her husband last week on the grounds of “cruelty.” C. C. Goins, who is working for the Clover Leaf Insurance Co., at Columbus, Ohio, was in the city this week. Mrs. Lilia Coleman of LosAn- geles; Cal,, cousin of Mrs. Nancy Coleman is dead. Chicago Defender, N. Y. Age, Boston Guar Jian on sale at Gem Drug Store, 10th and Washington. Meet me at Pekin Theatre, Apr. 22nd. H. Rhoden, nndertaker, contin- ues to improve his business. K. of P. annual sermon May 2d at Union church. Joe Ganci has moved his Iee Cream and Confectionary store from 727 E. Washington St, to 809 E. Washington St. Bigger and Better place—ready to serve, Adjustmeut Notice, | Estate of Esther Blackwell, deceased, The undersigned having been appoint ed executrix of the last will and tes. tament of said Deceased, hereby give notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the Jane Term thereof which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginnining on the 7th day o! June, 1915, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the pur- pose of having the same adjrsted, All persons indebted to said Estate are alsc requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 26th day of March, 1915, ExizanerH Poston, Execrutrix, Cuas. 8. Ginns, Attorney. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 am, 2to 5p. m,, 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N.B. FORD Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON’S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for aman or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. FOR RENT—We have a nice room for rent,suitable for office purposes or room- ing, well located, electric light and wa- ter, Call at Forum office, 8194 E. Wash- ington St. Also desk room for rent. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at cvery man's door in the morning. ! } Notice! | Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $5.00 and up; card of thanks will cost 50c and up; obituaries will cost $1.00 and up; all announcements of businesses and matter not considered ‘‘news’’ will cost 14¢ a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly, 8. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124% East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently Advertisements for Foreign Papers Taken Any one desiring to get an ad in the. Freeman, the Age or Chicago De- fender may do so by calling on or writing BL. ROGERS, Agent'for all Papers. 819) EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bett Tel. 2720 The Popular Hotel for Colored People. Special rates to State House and Hotel Workers. Eleventh and Adams Streets SPRINGFIELD, ILL. OLD PHONE 3327 9to12a.m. OFFICE HOURS { 2 to Sand 7 to? p.m. Dr. J, 6. ELLIS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women » Ey Washi § 815, E, Washington St, SPRINGFIELD, ILL, 9to 12 A.M. ‘SunDays 2A. M. 1to8P. x ou ie P.M. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES Dentist Special A@ention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg, 7th and Adams Sts, Springfield, Ill. ia Pat Re yc ee Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 713; E. Washingt 2 E, Washington OVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3829 and 1706, Old Phones ‘MApE 1 SPRINGFIELD shoes to order $7.00 to $12.00 per pair, our own make $4.00 to $6.00 per pair. First Class Repairing promptly done, 18 years experience ali work guaranteed. Men's shoes for sale $2.50 and $3.00 per pair. 4. P. ROBERTS CUSTOM SHOE MAKER 1707 E. Capitol Ave, _Bell Tel. 3914 Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dun- bar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts’ shoe store, All tthe beet papers on sale at Roberts’ shoe store. CHAS. METZGER MEAT MARKET All Kinds of First Class Sausage a Specialty 627 East Washington St. Born Prones 266 J.N, WATTS, Jr, CHAS, E, VAN WORMER WATTS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling Sewer, Paving. Concrete and Railroad Work « Specialty 214-216 E. Washington St. Oxp 787—BOTH PHONES—New 780 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER. CHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada, Now, if you have anything to sell and it has a value, remember I make it a Business of Selling Any- thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 217 1.2 South Fifth St. Springfield, 111. Tel. 7213 Let us have your Printing Prices right CUTTERS AND TAILORS Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Ladies’ Work a Specialty Suits Made to Order $15.00 Jand up Work Called For and Delivered 120 8. 11th St. (init tom) Bell Tel. 2408 Springfield, Ill. EDWARD W. LADEN, Prop. OFFICE HOURS 8,30 10:30 A.M, 2:00 4,00 P. M 7,00.8;30 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 A.M, 2:00 3:80 P. M OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE, PHONE Main 3390 8. A. ASKEW, M. D, MEDICINE AND SURGERY PEORIA, ILL. Eureka Court No. 38 Order Calanthe meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Henry Brown Hall, 204 Main St. Mrs. C, S. Freeman, wc peoria ee oo pam hl eh A = cs The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N.Y. Age, ‘The Forum FOR SALE AT DAVID HUNT’S